Compare/Wheel Horse 268-H vs Wheel Horse GT-1848

Wheel Horse 268-H vs Wheel Horse GT-1848

Verdict: Wheel Horse 268-H vs Wheel Horse GT-1848

The Wheel Horse 268-H and the Wheel Horse GT-1848 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Wheel Horse 268-H is the lighter machine (254 kg vs 340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 268-H holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 268-H is the newer design (1994 vs 1982). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

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Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooledReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

38 ciReference

40.15 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

87 x 55 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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13.4 kWReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K-61AReference

Eaton 1100Reference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

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Oil type

SAE 10W-30Reference

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Oil change

fill as neededReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

254 kgReference

340 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Length

175 cmReference

167 cmReference

Width

90 cmReference

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Height

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104 cmReference

268-H Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

GT-1848 Serial Number Location

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.